Rail gap

The small space between two rail ends at a joint. Too large a gap causes bumps or power problems.

Dutch

voeg

German

Schienenstoß

Articles using this term

• Laying track: from plan to baseboard
• Rail joiners and joints: current and alignment
• Sectional track or flexible track: which should you choose?
• Train runs jerkily: dirty track or wheels
• Your layout will not close: a gap of a few millimetres
• Train derails at the turnout: causes and fixes

See also

• Rail joiner
• Tolerance
• Gap in the track